Trainee Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NTAP online training

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd invites applications for a Trainee Learning Support Assistant in Taunton. The role supports pupils with SEND/SEMH and autism, helping with literacy and numeracy while assisting class teachers in lesson delivery and behaviour management.

Training through the NTAP is provided after interview. Positions are available across North Somerset and surrounding schools, with full-time and part-time options and a January 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, autism and additional learning needs.
• Ability to build relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Supporting students with SEND, SEMH, autism, and additional learning needs
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and behaviour management
• Supporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Helping pupils with literacy, numeracy, and emotional regulation
• Creating a positive, inclusive learning environment

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour management

Literacy support

Numeracy support

1:1 & small-group support

Job description

Trainee Learning Support Assistant

Job: Trainee Learning Support Assistant- SEN Schools - Vision for Education

Location:Taunton, Somerset
Salary:£14.24 p/h - higher rates available depending on experience/qualifications
Contract Type:Full-time & part-time available
Start Date: January 2027

Ready to kickstart your career as a Learning Support Assistant? Vision for Education are excited to offer the opportunity to become a Learning Support Assistantin mainstream and SEN Schools across North Somerset. Our National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP) provides excellent online training in courses such as Safeguarding, Understanding SEN, Behaviour Management and an Introduction into becoming a Teaching Assistant. These courses are a requirement after a successful interview, and are beneficial to gain knowledge in these topics prior to gaining hands‑on classroom experience.

We are currently recruiting Trainee Learning Support Assistantsfor permanent, temporary, and long-term supply positions across a network of high‑performing and outstanding schools in Weston-super-Mare, Nailsea, Clevedon, Yatton, Cheddar, Sandford, Portishead.

As a Trainee Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Building strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Supporting students with SEND, SEMH, autism, and additional learning needs
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and behaviour management
• Supporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Helping pupils with literacy, numeracy, and emotional regulation
• Creating a positive, inclusive learning environment

As a Trainee Learning Support Assistant, you will work in welcoming, inclusive, and well-resourced schools that:

• Encourage creativity, wellbeing, and personal development alongside academic achievement
• Offer excellent CPD opportunities for staff
• Are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted
• Have strong leadership teams and supportive SEN departments
• Promote positive behaviour policies and high academic standards
• Provide nurturing environments for pupils with SEND, SEMH, EAL, and additional needs

Pay & Hours:

14.24 p/h (PAYE) Monday - Friday 08:30am - 15:30pm, term time only.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely serious. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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